Blockchain for a cryptocurrency from scratch using Python.

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Set up a venv:

1. create the venv:

python3 -m venv <env-name>

2. activate the env:

source <env-name>/bin/activate

3. show which env you are using atm (optional):

echo $VIRTUAL_ENV

Install all packages

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Run the tests

Make sure to activate the virtual environment.

python3 -m pytest backend/tests

Run the application and API

Make sure to activate the virtual environment.

python3 -m backend.app

Run a peer instance

Make sure to activate the virtual environment.

export PEER=True && python3 -m backend.app

Run the frontend

In the frontend directory:

npm run start

Seed the backend with data

Make sure to activate the virtual environment.

export SEED_DATA=True && python -m backend.app

Random note:

• Set your code formatting: cmd + , = Settings
• search for formatting
• change to "format on save"
• YOu have to provide a formatter first! (like prettier)